Flexible workspace can broaden a building’s appeal, accommodate businesses at different stages of growth and create an additional route to generating income from office space.
Operating a successful multi-occupancy workspace requires more than subdividing a building. It needs an effective sales and marketing operation, strong customer service, practical centre management and a clear understanding of the local market.
UBC brings these elements together. We work with commercial property owners to assess whether a building has the right location, layout and local demand to support a successful flexible workspace operation.
Every property and ownership objective is different. Depending on the building, market and commercial opportunity, we may consider several ways of working together.
For the right property and location, UBC may take a lease and operate the space as a UBC flexible workspace centre.
This gives the owner a single occupational relationship while UBC takes responsibility for marketing, selling and operating the workspace.
Where an owner wishes to retain greater involvement in the asset and participate in the performance of the workspace, we may consider a management agreement or another shared commercial arrangement.
The investment, responsibilities and commercial structure would be developed around the individual opportunity.
We are also open to conversations with owners or operators considering the future of an established business centre or flexible workspace.
UBC may be able to take over the operation or provide a route to transition, helping to maintain continuity for customers, the team and the property.
We consider every opportunity individually. Our initial review will usually consider:
The property’s location and accessibility
Local business demand and competing workspace
The size, layout and ability to subdivide the building
Reception, meeting room and communal-space potential
Parking and public transport connections
Current condition and fit-out requirements
Existing occupiers or trading performance
The owner’s objectives and preferred commercial structure
A building does not need to be fully fitted as flexible workspace before you contact us. An early conversation allows us to consider its potential before plans and investment decisions are fixed.
UBC operates flexible workspaces in business locations across England and Scotland, supported by central sales and marketing and experienced local centre teams.
We consider opportunities in both existing and new markets where there is suitable demand, a viable property and the right commercial fit.
More than 20 years’ experience of operating serviced offices, meeting rooms, coworking and other flexible workspace services.
Central enquiry handling, targeted marketing, broker relationships and experienced local teams that help attract and convert occupiers.
Practical management of enquiries, viewings, customer onboarding, licence administration, centre standards and ongoing customer service.
Experience of managing multiple businesses within one property, from smaller offices and growing companies to larger bespoke workspace requirements.
On-site teams who understand their buildings, support customers and create professional, welcoming working environments.
A partnership structure shaped around the property, local market, investment requirements and objectives of everyone involved.
Every successful partnership starts with understanding the property, the opportunity and what each party wants to achieve. We will work openly with you at each stage, developing the right approach together
We take time to understand your property, your priorities and what you would like the partnership to achieve. This is an initial, confidential conversation with no obligation.
We look at the building, local market and potential demand, sharing our initial thoughts on how the space could work as a flexible workspace.
If the opportunity looks promising, we work with you to explore the most suitable operating model, responsibilities and commercial structure.
Together, we develop the operational, financial and property plans, making sure both parties are comfortable with the proposal and clear about the next steps.
Once everything is agreed, our teams work together on the fit-out, marketing, systems and operational plan, ready to welcome the first customers.
Whether you have available office space, are considering a flexible workspace partnership or are reviewing the future of an existing business centre, speak to Richard for an initial, confidential conversation.
Hear from property owners who have worked with UBC to establish and operate flexible workspace.
Depending on the property and opportunity, UBC may consider a traditional lease, a management arrangement or another appropriate commercial partnership. Each opportunity is reviewed individually.
We consider factors including location, local demand, building size and layout, transport connections, parking, fit-out requirements and the potential to create a professional multi-occupancy working environment.
No. We are happy to consider vacant office space, partly occupied properties and existing flexible workspace or business-centre operations.
We are open to confidential conversations with owners and operators who are considering retirement, restructuring or an exit from an established business-centre or flexible workspace operation.
UBC is open to considering management agreements and other commercial partnership structures where these are appropriate for the property, the owner and the opportunity.
UBC operates flexible workspaces across England and Scotland. We will also consider suitable opportunities in new locations where there is strong local demand and the right property and commercial fit.
Contact our property partnerships team with the address, approximate size, current occupancy and a brief description of the opportunity. A property brochure or floor plan can also be included if available.
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